[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f3ntgzec8y5m8i":3,"$f2emv3tus0uf1":51,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":55},{"item":4,"previous":39,"next":45},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":14,"isInfographic":15,"categories":16,"isVideo":15,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":37,"updatedAt":38},107144,"stay-or-sell-how-to-make-the-right-call-as-you-age","Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age","\u003Cp>At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up...\u003C\u002Fp>","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260428\u002FHeader-Image-GettyImages-2184553632-original.png","\u003Cp>At some point, as you start thinking about the \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F28\u002Fhow-home-equity-can-help-fuel-your-retirement\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">years ahead\u003C\u002Fa>, this question tends to come up:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>“Could I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It’s not always urgent. It often shows up in small moments, like going up and down the stairs, keeping up with the maintenance, or just thinking about what the next chapter of your life might look like in this home.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And for most people, the answer is simple. They want to stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The \u003Cem>USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology\u003C\u002Fem> found about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgero.usc.edu\u002Fabout\u002Four-field\u002Fthe-value-of-aging-in-place\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cstrong>90%\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cstrong> of adults over 65 prefer to stay in their homes as they get older \u003C\u002Fstrong>(\u003Cem>see below\u003C\u002Fem>):\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260428\u002F20260429-90-Percent-of-Adults-original.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260428\u002F20260429-90-Percent-of-Adults-original.png\" alt=\"a blue circle with white text\">\u003C\u002Fa>But even if staying feels like the right answer, it’s still worth thinking ahead about what that might actually look like. That’s where the right agent can really help.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>What You Need To Plan for If You’re Staying in Your Home\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Aging in place is \u003Cem>definitely \u003C\u002Fem>possible. But it’s better if you have a plan. And here’s why. The home that once worked perfectly may need to change with you over the years. And it’s easier if you can anticipate those expenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Sometimes that means small updates: \u003C\u002Fstrong>like adding grab bars in the shower.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Other times, you’ll have to make bigger decisions:\u003C\u002Fstrong> like reworking layouts or moving key spaces to the first floor.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Some of those changes are going to be simple. Others can be a meaningful investment. And that’s why thinking about it early matters. Not because you \u003Cem>need \u003C\u002Fem>to decide anything right now, but because it gives you \u003Cstrong>time.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Time \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>to understand what your home may need.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Time \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>to explore your options.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Time \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>to find the right contractors.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Time \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>to space out the expense of the upgrades.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>According to \u003Cem>ElderLife Financial\u003C\u002Fem>, here's a rough baseline of what it could cost depending on what needs to be done (\u003Cem>see below\u003C\u002Fem>):\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260428\u002F20260429-What-It-Might-Cost-original.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260428\u002F20260429-What-It-Might-Cost-original.png\" alt=\"a blue and white rectangular sign\">\u003C\u002Fa>And don’t worry. If your heart is really set on staying, but the costs feel like a concern, it helps to know you have options. Depending on your situation, there may be financial assistance programs available, along with tools like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ahs.com\u002Fhome-matters\u002Fcost-savers\u002Fimportant-home-modifications-for-aging-in-place\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">home warranties\u003C\u002Fa> to help manage unexpected costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just remember, if you’re thinking about making updates, it’s always worth having a quick conversation before you start. A real estate agent can help you understand which changes tend to make sense for your situation and how they may impact your home’s value based on your local market.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>When Moving Might Make More Sense\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>But staying isn’t always the best fit for every situation. According to \u003Cem>Pegasus Senior Living\u003C\u002Fem>:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“While most seniors hope to age in place, practical considerations sometimes make selling a home the wiser choice.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>Sometimes, it comes down to a simple shift: \u003Cstrong>when the home that once made life \u003Cem>easier\u003C\u002Fem>, starts to make it \u003Cem>harder\u003C\u002Fem>.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That might look like:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Maintenance or yardwork that's starting to feel overwhelming\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Stairs or layouts that are getting harder to manage day-to-day\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Or needing more support or care or being too far from loved ones\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>And sometimes, it’s not about necessity at all. It’s about lifestyle. Some homeowners just don’t want to live through major renovations. Others are ready to simplify, \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2026\u002F01\u002F29\u002Fwhy-so-many-homeowners-are-downsizing-right-now\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">downsize\u003C\u002Fa>, or move somewhere that better fits this next chapter, whether that’s a smaller home, a 55+ community, or a place closer to family. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For them, moving simply means making daily life easier.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>There’s no one-size-fits-all answer here.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Some people stay and make updates. Others move to simplify things. Either can be the right choice. The goal isn’t to pick one today. It’s to understand your options early, so when the time comes, you feel confident instead of rushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And if you ever want a sounding board to think through what the future could look like for you, let’s connect.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260428\u002F20260429-90-Percent-of-Adults-original.png",false,[17,21,25,29,33],{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},6,"For Sellers","sellers",{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24},34,"Senior Market","senior-market",{"id":26,"name":27,"slug":28},321,"Agent Value","agent-value",{"id":30,"name":31,"slug":32},324,"Downsize","downsize",{"id":34,"name":35,"slug":36},328,"Selling Tips","selling-tips","2026-04-29T10:30:00Z","2026-04-29T10:30:24Z",{"id":40,"slug":41,"title":42,"featuredImage":43,"publishedAt":44,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},106972,"think-you-have-to-put-20-down-most-first-time-homebuyers-dont","Think You Have To Put 20% Down? 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